''The Love Experts'' is an American television show that was part talk show and part game show that ran from September 18, 1978, to September 7, 1979. It was hosted by
Bill Cullen and
Jack Clark was the announcer. The show was created by
Bob Stewart.
Bebu Silvetti
Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno (27 March 1944 – 5 July 2003), professionally known as Bebu Silvetti or simply Silvetti, was an Argentine- born Mexican pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and record producer. In the 1970s he moved to M ...
's "Spring Rain" was used as the show's theme song.
Premise
Three guests would appear and talk about their love lives.
After each guest had told his or her story, a panel of four celebrities would give advice to the contestant.
Decision
After the guests had told their stories, the celebrity panel would choose which of the three contestants had given the most interesting story and that particular contestant won a prize (usually a trip).
Celebrity guests
Among the celebrities who appeared as panelists were
David Letterman,
Elaine Joyce
Elaine Joyce (born Elaine Joyce Pinchot) is an American actress.
Early life and education
Elaine Joyce Pinchot was born in Cleveland, Ohio, of Hungarian ancestry, the daughter of Iliclina (née Nagy) and Frank Pinchot.
Career
She made her fil ...
,
Jo Anne Worley
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,
Anita Gillette,
Geoff Edwards
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Background
P ...
,
Soupy Sales
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,
Nipsey Russell
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,
Jamie Lee Curtis
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,
Jay Johnson and
Billy Crystal
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.
Music
The theme song Spring Rain by
Bebu Silvetti
Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno (27 March 1944 – 5 July 2003), professionally known as Bebu Silvetti or simply Silvetti, was an Argentine- born Mexican pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and record producer. In the 1970s he moved to M ...
was also used as a theme song on two other Bob Stewart produced game show pilots which were ''Mind Readers'' (not to be confused with the Goodson-Todman produced game show pilot from 1975 hosted by
Jack Clark nor the short-lived, 1979–80 game show hosted by
Dick Martin of the same names) hosted by
Geoff Edwards
Geoffrey Bruce Owen Edwards (February 13, 1931 – March 5, 2014) was an American television actor, game show host, and radio personality. Starting in the early 2000s, he was also a writer and broadcaster on the subject of travel.
Background
P ...
in 1978 and the revival of ''
Jackpot'' hosted by
Nipsey Russell
Julius "Nipsey" Russell (September 15, 1918 – October 2, 2005)Nipsey J. Russell, born September 15, 1918, died October 2, 2005. Social Security Administration. ''Social Security Death Index'' ( Death Master File).U.S. Census, January 1, 1920, ...
in 1984.
Broadcast history
''The Love Experts'' began on September 18, 1978, as a unique syndicated attempt – a talk show with a small game element added in. The series was somewhat of a precursor to the long-running ''
Love Connection
''Love Connection'' is an American television dating game show in which singles attempt to connect with a compatible partner. Originally hosted by Chuck Woolery, the show debuted in syndication on September 19, 1983, and ended on July 1, 1994, a ...
'', though focused on one person at a time.
References
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First-run syndicated television programs in the United States
1970s American game shows
1978 American television series debuts
1979 American television series endings
Television series by Bob Stewart Productions
Television series by Sony Pictures Television
Television series by CBS Studios